This is an oral record given by Mr.Ha Yiqi，a fourth generation kite maker in Beijing，on the origin，heritage，characteristics，cultural significance，and the future development of Ha Family kites.For the purpose of recordingobjectively and respecting the viewpoint and the memory of the narrators，the author has tried as hard as possible to represent every aspect of the Has'kites，and restore the development and heritage of Has'kites as a representative of tradition folk art in Beijing.
Briefintroduction to the narrators
Chapter One Introduction to Chinese Kites by Ha Yiqi
Ⅰ.History of Chinese Kites
Ⅱ.Kites： predecessors of airplanes
Ⅲ.Main production locations of kites in China
Ⅳ. Beijing kites
Chapter Two The Family History of Has' Kites
Ⅰ.Discussion about the three generations of Ha Family kite successors by Ms. Hajingyi
（Ⅰ） Ha Guoliang
（Ⅱ） Ha Changying
（III） Ha Kuiming
Ⅱ.My life with kites
（I） Unforgettable childhood interest
（Ⅱ） I succeeded in making my first kite
（Ⅲ） Twelve years at the kite factory （Early 1980s to 1993）
（Ⅳ） Misery and happiness in the commercial market
（Ⅴ）Accolades for Has' kites
（Ⅵ） Kites helped me make many friends
Chapter Three Six Techniques ofMaking Has' Kites
Ⅰ.Materials and tools used to make Has' Kites
（Ⅰ） Materials
（Ⅱ） Tools
Ⅱ.The process of making a typical product： Peony-Butterfly Kite
（Ⅰ） Binding process
（Ⅱ） Pasting process
（Ⅲ）Painting process
Ⅲ.Skills of kite flying
（Ⅰ） Customs and taboos in kite flying
（Ⅱ） Principles of kite flying
（Ⅲ） Environment of kite flying
（Ⅳ） Special techniques for kite flying
（Ⅴ） Methods of pulling in kites
Ⅵ.Attachments for kite
Ⅶ.Playing method for squealers
Ⅳ. The wind and kite lines
（Ⅰ） The wind
（Ⅱ） Kite lines
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Chapter Four The Craftsmanship Characteristics and Cultural Significance of Ha Family Kites
Chapter Five New Models Made by Mr. Ha Yiqi
Chapter Six Review and Prospect
Appendix One
Appendix Two
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